Primary target:
Arms (Triceps)
Secondary target:
None
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Reverse tricep pushdown with resistance band
Techniques
To perform the Reverse tricep pushdown with resistance band safely, please follow these steps:
- Begin by wrapping the resistance band over a tall door or hang over a sturdy branch above head height
- Stand one foot-length away from the door or tree
- Start with elbows by your side and arms bent so your hands (thumbs facing outwards) are as close to your shoulders as possible
- Slowly lower your hands until your arms are almost straight, avoid locking your elbows
- Now slowly return your hands back up to your shoulders without bringing your elbows forward
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you can no longer maintain correct technique
Alternatives
Tips
To perform the Reverse tricep pushdown with resistance band correctly, here are a few tips to help you:
- Your upper arm should stay perfectly still at all times
- Try to keep the rest of your body as still as possible